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Pope Leo XIV's visit to France, 25 to 28 September, to focus on faith, culture and Europe

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Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV will visit France from September 25 to 28 to meet with civil authorities, young people, and the Church. Matteo Bruni announced the four-day apostolic journey, which includes stops in Paris, Lourdes, and Metz.

In Paris, the Pope will visit UNESCO to discuss art, education, the environment, and artificial intelligence. He is also scheduled to deliver a message for the entire European continent from the city. In Metz, he will meet with representatives of the European Union to discuss peace, unity, and the future of Europe.

The trip will address the situation of the Church in France, Catholic education, and the experience of faith in a country where spiritual growth is being observed among young people.

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  1. Sep 18, 6:58 AM Vatican News Pope Leo's visit to France to focus on faith, culture, Europe
  2. Sep 18, 5:58 AM Diocese of Hallam Pope Leo’s visit to France to focus on faith, culture, Europe
  3. Sep 21, 5:22 AM La Croix Français Visite du pape en France : Léon XIV, une ferveur, non un culte de sa personnalité
  4. Sep 18, 9:19 PM Religión Digital Español El Papa ofrecerá una reflexión sobre el papel de Europa e invitará a 'volver a los fundamentos' durante su visita a Francia
  5. Sep 18, 8:47 AM Aleteia Français Léon XIV pourrait-il rencontrer Céline Dion à Paris ?
  6. Sep 18, 6:17 AM Vatican News Português O Papa na França: viagem entre os desafios do país e o diálogo com a Europa
  7. Sep 18, 7:10 AM Alfa y Omega Español Secularización, defensa de la vida, Europa: claves del viaje del Papa a Francia… con una lección desde España
  8. Sep 18, 9:17 AM Gość Niedzielny Polski Od Paryża po Lourdes. Leon XIV przyjeżdża do Francji z przesłaniem jedności
  9. Sep 18, 8:01 AM Vatican News Polski Co powie Papież we Francji, kraju o głębokich korzeniach chrześcijańskich
  10. Sep 18, 8:00 AM Vatican News Français Le Pape en France: un voyage entre défis nationaux et dialogue avec l'Europe
  11. Sep 18, 10:10 PM Katolici Македонски Посетата на папата Лав XIV на Франција ќе биде во знакот на верата, културата и Европа
  12. Sep 19, 1:24 AM Vatican News 中文 圣座记者会介绍教宗法国之行：该国的挑战、与欧洲对话
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